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A Little Roundup 09.14.23

9/14/2023

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A Look At Olympic Sports Athletes In Featured News

Rio 2016 Olympic champion Oleg Vernaiev celebrates his gymnastics return after suspension since 2020. (in Ukrainian)
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"My job is to support Ukrainian athletes and Ukrainian sport on the international stage." Pole vault legend Sergey Bubka defends his own name and legacy.

Gymnast Sebastian Gawronski tells International Gymnast that the vault likely presents his best chance for Paris 2024 qualification.

Snubbed from Team Australia's upcoming world championship team, gymnast Heath Thorpe finds his way in, as a journalist.

Meanwhile, fellow gymnast Rhys McClenaghan shares what 'an Olympian's rest day' looks like.

And even more gymnastics as U.S. champion Asher Hong is determined that Team USA is "shooting for that podium" at the upcoming worlds.

Maria Erdi's ILCA 6 gold medal at the recent World Sailing Championships 'proved the value of hard work and determination'.

Retired judokas Paula Pareto and Travis Stevens are 'transforming the future of judo' as coaches and role models in their respective countries.

Champion swimmer Kirsty Coventry retains her key position as sports minister in Zimbabwe.

How does badminton star Tai Tzu Ying prepare for matches without watching video analysis?

Soccer star Neymar is the one to finally break fellow great Pele's Team Brazil goal record.

Will we see a 41-year-old Novak Djokovic at Los Angeles 2028's tennis competition?

The New York Times: New U.S. Open tennis champ Coco Gauff is 'ready for the headiest levels of fame'.

Was it the 'Olympic spirit' that lifted Tokyo 2020 medalist Viktorija Golubic to her first tennis title in over two years?

The Red Bulletin: Tokyo 2020 surfer Caroline Marks is 'in it to win it'.

Team Japan's women look 'set for a medal feast' at the upcoming World Wrestling Championships.

Can Vasco Villaca, Leo Bergere, or Dorian Connix challenge Alex Yee and Hayden Wilde for the men's triathlon Championship Finals title?

Who are some of the rare combo of scullers and sweepers in rowing?

How did Dennis Schroeder and Team Germany win its remarkable FIBA Basketball World Cup title?

Speaking of which...will NBA superstar LeBron James  - and fellow stars - come to Team USA's basketball rescue after its disappointing world cup run?

Janja Garnbret breaks open the 'taboo' topic of eating disorders within sport climbing with Olympics.

Biathlon great Martin Fourcade "knew people would love" his Nordic Festival that recently attracted over 30,000 fans.

Quadruple Olympic bobsled medalist Erich Schaerer named as the 'first ambassador for Swiss Bobsled'.

Water polo star Ashleigh Johnson, triple jumper Christian Taylor, rugby sevens player Ilona Maher, and cross-country skier Jessie Diggins are just some of the '50 most interesting athletes' according to The FIFTY...which, by the way, features retired skeleton race Chris Soule on its staff roster...

High jumper Donald Thomas may be pushing 40-years-old, but he's 'still driven to contend for medals'.

Marious Schuilwerve turned a notorious training mishap into a funding opportunity, all the way to the World Weightlifting Championships.

Get to know star kayaker Marcus Cooper Walz through Jot Down Sports: his start in the sport, Olympics, shooting, Saul Craviotto, and more.

Will speed skater Davide Ghiotto's world championship 'inspire a new generation of Italian youngsters'?
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Let's Get Social 08.22.23

8/22/2023

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What Are Olympic Sports Stars Up To On Social Media?
(Hint: More Fun In The Sun...)

Anna Gasser hangs out at the lake.
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Francisco Garrigos wraps up vacation.
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Harry McNulty and friends have fun in the sun.
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Esther Ledecka prepares for a siesta.
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Lorenzo Zazzeri takes a cold dip in the mountains.
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Let's Get Social 08.18.23

8/18/2023

 

The Social Media Lives Of Olympic Sports Athletes...
(Summer Fun in the Sun Edition)

Happy mid-August, Linda Cerruti and Patrick Baumgartner!
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Lydia Valentin celebrated, pool-style...
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Anhelina Ovchynnikova does her own poolside effort...
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Oleksii Sereda goes for a paddle.
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A Little Roundup 08.07.03

8/7/2023

 

Catching Up On Olympic Sports Athletes In The News

Team Ukraine Olympic medalist Olena Starikova makes a surprise retirement announcement after not making the world championship team. (in Ukrainian)
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Olena Starikova (John Macdougall)
The Associated Press looks at how judoka Clarisse Agbegnenou is one athlete leading integrating recent motherhood with sports competition.

Recent retiree Joey Mantia visits the Speedskating Video Podcast to talk his career in the sport, and what might be next.

A third consecutive Formula Kite Youth World Championships title has Team Singapore sailor Maximilian Maeder primed for the start of Paris 2024 qualifications.

What are some lessons to learn for the Olympic champion Team Canada soccer team after their early exit from the FIFA Women's World Cup?

And speaking of early FIFA Women's World Cup exits...Team USA's isn't what Megan Rapinoe expected.

​Who are seven 'Team GB stars to watch' at the current UCI Cycling World Championships?

Champion Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis talks his 'great World Championships moment' with World Athletics.

Filipino Jose Matteo Crisostomo's start in the decathlon? Because he wanted a uniform...

Might another 'high-stakes win' for sprinter Andre de Grasse in the 200 meters portend a good result at the World Championships?

Team Spain's Mohammed Katir sets his sights on tackling a 1500 and 5000 meter double on the track at the World Athletics Championships.

A tearful Marie-Josee Ta Lou almost retired after Tokyo 2020; can she finally claim a global sprint gold at this year's World Championships?

Long-distance runner and University Games champion Mariana Machado is proud 'to strike a balance between medical studies and athletics'.

Would-be sprinter Nasra Abukar Ali causes an unfortunate stir for Team Somalia at the on-going World University Games.

Is shot putter Ryan Crouser's 'Crouser Slide' the new 'Fosbury Flop'?

Daniel Dhers looks ahead past a Paris 2024 swan song in BMX to focus on growing his sport back home.

Olympic canoeist Martin Thomas is one of several Team France athletes to draw attention to the effects of climate change through a visit to the Mer de Glace glacier.

Olympic and NBA basketball star Anthony Davis scores 'the richest annual extension in NBA history'.

Fellow basketball star Kevin Durant reveals a fandom for Team USA tennis star Frances Tiafoe.

Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown takes exception to retired Cate Campbell's comments on behalf of the team.

Michael Houlie offers advice for fellow Team South Africa swimmers at this year's Youth Commonwealth Games: "Have fun, enjoy every single moment and be grateful for the opportunity".

34-year-old veteran swimmer Nathan Adrian 'is not ruling out' going for an Olympic trials appearance.

Marketa Davidova and others share their 'first biathlon competition' experiences with Biathlon World.
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'Every tattoo tells its own story' for Team USA wrestler Jordan Burroughs.
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Reuters: Skateboarder Nyjah Huston 'is ramping up for Olympic redemption in Paris'.

Can Chatchu-On Moksri power Team Thailand to a landmark volleyball appearance at Paris 2024?

Diver Sam Fricker makes a red carpet connection with movie superstar Tom Cruise.

Canadian double Olympic triathlete Amelie Kretz targets a third Games appearance, this time to honor her grandfather.

The Off the Podium podcast asks Olympic champion Jessica Fox what the upcoming Olympic discipline canoe slalom is, and more.

Two gold medals at the University Games has rhythmic gymnast Fanni Pigniczki 'aiming at Paris'.

International Gymnast: Team Dominican Republic's Audrys Nin Reyes has dreams of a Paris 2024 gymnastics appearance.

Gymnast Heath Thorpe resorts to a public appeal for help in funding after his non-entry to Team Australia's squad for the upcoming worlds.

Chilean gymnast Tomas Gonzalez discusses with LaTercera his coming out as LGBT in his autobiography. (in Spanish)
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Tomás González (Luis Sevilla Fajardo)

A Little Roundup 08.03.23

8/3/2023

 

Olympic Sports Athletes In The News...

Triple Olympic champion kayaker Serheii Chukhrai speaks with Sport24.ua on Olympic memories, fleeing Ukraine amidst the current war, and more. (in Ukrainian)
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Serheii Chukhrai (l) (c/o Sport24.ua / Serheii Chukhrai)
Swimmers Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin, Kosuke Kitajima, and Grant Hackett are some of the 'legends of Fukuoka' recognized by World Aquatics during last week's World Championships.

'Ireland's swimming sensation' Daniel Wiffen joins the Off the Ball podcast to talk world championships, and going for gold at Paris 2024.

Both former world champions with 'chequered careers', Team Spain's Felipe Perrone and Team USA's Maddie Musselman are World Aquatics' water polo 'athletes of the year' for 2022.

Tennis great Serena Williams has to resort to a drone show for a gender reveal.

The Women's Sports Foundation announces its finalists for its 'Sporstwoman of the Year' awards, including multiple Olympians and Olympic sports athletes: Rayssa Leal (skateboarding), Katie Ledecky (swimming), Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (track & field), Carissa Moore (surfing), Kaori Sakamoto (figure skating), Claressa Shields (boxing), Mikaela Shiffrin (Alpine skiing), Iga Swiatek (tennis), Felice Albers (field hockey), Ally Carda (softball), Caroline Harvey (ice hockey), Sophia Smith (soccer), Maggie Steffens (water polo), and A'ja Wilson (basketball).

Speaking of figure skater Sakamoto...ISU takes a look at the 'trendsetter's' last season and what's ahead.

Tokyo 2020 skateboarder Jagger Eaton plots a return to the Olympics in his hometwon of Mesa, AZ.

Nikola Jokic isn't just an NBA basketball champion...he's also a successful (and happy) race horse owner...

Olympians Bode Miller (Alpine skiing) and Erin Jackson (speed skating) get a Special Forces assignment in reality television.

Fellow 2020 Olympian Shauna Coxsey takes her sport climbing expertise to the broadcast booth for the upcoming world championships.

"Papa, I want to see you dive in the Olympics." Tom Daley gets some successful encouragement to push for a Paris 2024 appearance.

A Montreal 1976 equestrian, Great Britain's Princess Anne tops a look back at Royals who have competed at an Olympics.

UCI: Who are freestyle park's top contenders at the upcoming World BMX Championships in Glasgow?

"I can't imagine anything more beautiful." retired biathlete Karolin Hochler adjusts to her new career as a midwife.

WNEM: Get to know 15-year-old aspiring Team USA luge athlete Chase Somers.

"It's like a shot for a new life." A reinvigorated Ugo Legrand returns to judo after a multi-year absence.

Eli Dershwitz is not just the first man to win a world sabre fencing individual title for Team USA, he's also a grandson of Holocaust survivors.

Team Estonia's Kristjan Ilves is the latest 'Live Talk' Nordic combined interview with FIS: training with Norwegians, track & field, favorite music, and more.

"Not sure it can get any better than that." Staff Sgt. Brianna Pritchard has Paris 2024 breaking dreams while serving in the U.S. Army National Guard.

Triathlete takes a look at the top contenders for Team USA next summer at Paris 2024.

Who are the top junior rowers to watch at the World Rowing U19 Championships this week?

Yahoo!: Sailor Saskia Tidey is 'putting up a fight for Olympic glory' at Paris 2024.

The New York Times gets to know USWNT's FIFA World Cup rookie Savannah DeMelo, thrust into the lineup for her 'creativity'.

Team Malaysia's men's field hockey squad hopes its "new structure of play" can boost it past its five third-place finishes at the Asian Champions Trophy event for a championship.

Norwegian Johanne Killi talks 'what it takes to make it in the high-pressure, fast-progressing world' of freestyle skiing.

Nicholas D'Amour is hoping a 'fresh mindset' powers him to improvement at the World Archey Championships following a rough season start.

Who are the 'track & field teens to watch' for Team Australia at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games?

Retired middle-distance runner Alysia Montano makes a stop in Washington, D.C. to advocate for maternal health.

Want another 'track teen' to watch? Try Team Suriname's Issamade Asinga, new U20 100m record holder.

Who are some of the new stars 'making their mark on the FIBA 3x3 pro circuit' this season?

"I want to go and learn as much as I can from these guys and hopefully go win." USA Basketball's Austin Reaves is excited to suit up for the FIBA World Cup.
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Austin Reaves (FIBAWC)
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